India kick-started the vaccination process on 16 January and in April and May it suffered a massive spike in Covid-19 positive cases and recorded a large number of fatalities (up to four lakh daily cases at one time and 4,000 deaths).
The illumination is taking place as a mark of respect and gratitude to Corona warriors who have contributed relentlessly in the fight against covid pandemic.
On Friday, India achieved a significant milestone in the battle against Covid-19, administering more than 2.50 crore vaccine doses on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 71st birthday.
The health minister said 37,54,943 beneficiaries above the age of 60 years have been vaccinated and out of which 23,62,091 beneficiaries were given the first dose, which is 77 per cent.
The special drive is being planned by the government to contain the menace of Covid in the state and as a preventive measure against the third wave.
To maintain quality, only WHO Pre-Qualified manufacturers will be asked to participate in the tender. The syringes are expected to be delivered between September 2021 and January 2022.
The FDA previously had cleared the Pfizer shots for use on an emergency basis.
